The State of Georgia and the Freight Management and Operations department of the Federal Highway Administration governs interstate commercial truck weight limits (80,000 pounds, 20,000 maximum on each axle) as well as weight distribution over axles. If you or someone you know has suffered wrongful death or catastrophic injury because of an accident with an interstate overloaded truck, Atlanta personal injury attorney Glenn L. Goodhart, M.D., J.D. will get you the compensation you deserve and need for the emotional, physical and financial toll you’ve endured because of the negligence of another.
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Many Georgia trucking companies, in an attempt to squeeze out more profit, sometimes break state and federal laws by overloading their tractor-trailers beyond legal limits. By doing so, they alter the physics of safely turning and braking an 18-wheeler, especially for trucks improperly maintained. Limited visibility in an overloaded big rig may cause problems when changing lanes, since the higher center of gravity may lead to a rollover. Overloading increases the force of an accident and catastrophic injury. Inadequate training of the truck driver can affect how tire blowouts, loss of control on downhill descents, and longer stopping distance needs are handled, and may also be a factor in an accident with an overweight semi-truck.
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Experienced negotiators, insurers sometimes take advantage of the victim’s confusion by using psychological tactics to gain their trust, knowing that a fast settlement bypasses consideration of future/unanticipated medical expenses. We urge you to call us before talking with anyone else regarding your catastrophic injury or wrongful death of a loved one caused by an overloaded truck. Atlanta attorney Glenn L. Goodhart, M.D., J.D. will put a stop to the attempts of the legal counsel for the trucking/insurance company to settle for less than you are legally entitled to.
It is important to act in a timely manner, since there are strict time limits for retention of driver log records established under Federal and Georgia trucking laws and regulations. Glenn L. Goodhart, M.D., J.D., Atlanta overloaded truck accident attorney, will act quickly, filing a petition for preservation of all paper and electronic records (including those requiring prompt and proper downloading) pertaining to the vehicle/driver/trucking company involved in the accident before they are destroyed. We will also conduct our own detailed investigation, looking for evidence of fatigue, drugs or alcohol impairment, driving in poor conditions, and exceeding the maximum permissible load. Other factors, such as failure to screen drivers for traffic violations, inadequate training, improper vehicle maintenance, or even manufacturer’s defect may mean that there is more than one litigant in your overloaded truck accident.
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Call our Sandy Springs personal injury law firm to discuss your case. Negligent drivers, their employers and even the truck loading companies can be held liable for your damages. Let us fight for your right to compensation for current and future medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
